New York City
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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
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Things to do in New York City
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket · 3 h · from $47.91 · 4.5/5 (5,958 reviews)
- New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music · 3 h · from $156.36 · 4.0/5 (608 reviews)
- Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket · 1 h · from $45.73 · 4.3/5 (4,907 reviews)
- New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour · 6 h · from $99 · 4.8/5 (13,942 reviews)
- NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket · 1 h 30 min · from $50.08 · 4.5/5 (7,894 reviews)
- The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York · 15 min · from $246.62 · 4.3/5 (1,892 reviews)
All experiences in New York City
Weather by month in New York City
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.8°C | -13.5°C | 99 mm |
| Feb | 14.3°C | -14.4°C | 95 mm |
| Mar | 17°C | -10.8°C | 113 mm |
| Apr | 24.9°C | -2.2°C | 107 mm |
| May | 26.8°C | 2.7°C | 101 mm |
| Jun | 30.8°C | 9.7°C | 115 mm |
| Jul | 34.3°C | 14.8°C | 114 mm |
| Aug | 32.4°C | 15.8°C | 114 mm |
| Sep | 30.2°C | 10.7°C | 97 mm |
| Oct | 28.9°C | 3.1°C | 124 mm |
| Nov | 20.3°C | -4.6°C | 101 mm |
| Dec | 17.9°C | -10.7°C | 133 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- New York
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 40.71° N, 74.01° W
Near New York City
- Jersey City · 3 km away
- Gardiner · 5 km away
- Brooklyn · 6 km away
- Newark · 14 km away
- Rockaway Beach · 21 km away
- Westchester County · 49 km away
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